Running for public office is expensive. Hiring a staff, putting on events, getting registered voter lists and buying advertisements and signs can cost a lot. But everyone running for office has the opportunity to run their campaign either partially or completely on public funds. By doing so, candidates are less likely to take money from private sectors or firms therefore less … [Read more...] about Here are the Maui County candidates who’ve filed for public funds
Nick Nikhilananda
MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Political Activist on Maui: Nikhilananda
BEST POLITICAL ACTIVIST Nikhilananda You’ve seen him on Akaku’s Maui Talks TV show, which just celebrated its fourth anniversary. You’ve voted for him—or not voted for him—in six previous U.S. House or Maui County Council races. Now Green Party activist Nikhilananda is running for office again—this time for the open East Maui County Council seat being vacated by Bob … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Political Activist on Maui: Nikhilananda
MauiTime Best of Maui 2004: Best Community Activist on Maui: Nikhilanada
BEST COMMUNITY ACTIVIST Nikhilananda We had lots of good choices here. Lucienne de Naie of Maui Tomorrow, Dean Wong of the Maui AIDS Foundation and Lahaina Town Action Committee executive director Theo Morrison all earned multiple votes. But the clear winner was Nikhilananda of Huelo. He’s a longtime Green Party activist, organizer and, on the side, works as a substitute … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2004: Best Community Activist on Maui: Nikhilanada